Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Vitara) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C3 Aircross) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 3 HP less power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Citroen C3 Aircross. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.0 | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Vitara could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C3 Aircross gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C3 Aircross engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Vitara is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C3 Aircross, 4 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Suzuki Vitara has 35 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. This could mean that the Suzuki Vitara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Vitara (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means Suzuki Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 10 400 | |
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